Winter Red Sauce over Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is named for its unique texture, which resembles spaghetti strands when cooked.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Winter Red Sauce over Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
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Brush the cut sides of the squash with olive oil and place them cut-side down on a baking sheet.
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Roast the squash in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until tender.
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While the squash is roasting, heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened.
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Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
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Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes.
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Once the squash is done, use a fork to scrape out the strands and transfer them to a serving plate.
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Top the spaghetti squash with the red sauce.
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Garnish with fresh basil leaves and vegan parmesan cheese if desired.
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Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
